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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653.73, 901.88 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653.73, 901.88 and 444.12 is: 612.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653.73 : 901.88 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653.73/901.88 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653.73x = 901.88 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653.73x = 400,536.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,536.22/653.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.70

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